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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1972

Page

3

Andersons Plan Open House for 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Howard Anderson of Crawfordsville plan an open house at the United Methodist Church in Crawfordsville on Sunday May 14 from 2 to 5 pm to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They request no gifts and are hosted by their four daughters: Mildred Sands Leah Foster Nancy Johnson and Phyllis Carter.

Howard Anderson Crawfordsville United Methodist Church Don Mildred) Sands Columbus Junction John Leah) Foster Davenport Gordon Nancy) Johnson Iowa City Robert Phyllis) Carter Kalona Anderson Versa Chadwick W.W. Bowers Washington

United Presbyterian Women Host Annual Mother Daughter Salad

A large crowd at the United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall enjoyed the Mother Daughter salad supper and program. Honors went to the oldest mother Mrs. Clara Rankin and youngest Mrs. Bill Koehler, with corsages for the top honorees. Choirs and a pageant titled Mothers Time Just Goes showcased music and scenes about motherhood.

Fellowship Hall United Presbyterian Church Richard Colby UPW Clara Rankin Tom Beauchamp Bill Koehler Giuntoli Florida Thomas Giuntoli Donna Wheelan Lois Williams Roger Stout Shelly Helen Lackey Alda Warnock Gary Donna Whelan Norma Whitham Margaret Wolf Gladys Meeker Elsie Huber Grace Kerr Naomi Tines Bertha Miller Marguerite Crail Circle I

Wilson Graf wedding plans for May 26 at Muscatine church

James B. Wilson and Linda Graf invite friends and relatives to their wedding at Muscatine United Methodist Church on May 26 at 8 p.m. The reception will follow in the church Fellowship Hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Graf of Washington.

James B. Wilson Linda Graf Muscatine United Methodist Church Leo Graf Washington

Country Club Women Invited to May Luncheon

All women of the Country Club are invited for a noon luncheon on Wednesday May 10 to discuss summer golf and other events. Bridge players are especially urged to attend. Reservations are required at the club house but there is no charge for the luncheon.

Livingston Day Meeker Bates Attorneys Directory Entry

Professional directory listing for Livingston Day Meeker Bates Attorneys with offices at 112 South B and phone 653 2147. Names include Robert Day Everett Meeker and Robert Bates in the Abstract Department.

Livingston Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Love-In Friday at Baptist Church Draws 100+

More than one hundred attendees join a Mother-Daughter Love-In at the Baptist Church. The event features volunteer service by church men, musical performances by families, carnations for five special people, and remarks on giving and receiving gifts.

Baptist Church The Dale Eyestone Walter Westen Bill Hazelett Steve Peterson Kirk Johnson Gene Zieglowsky Randy Robin Mullikin Brighton Don Mullikin Jo Lynn Ramsey Mike Black Charles McConnell Iva Bales Charles Johnson Harlan Widmer Sheryl Sherry Bauer

Richland Lions host Youth Night and plan July 4 events

Richland Lions club met April 27 with about 100 members and guests at the Lions Building for Youth Night. Officers for next year were elected. July 4 plans include a chicken barbecue and a state sanctioned tractor pull. A panel from The Brotherhood spoke on drug rehabilitation. Next meeting is May 25.

Don Long Richland Richland Lions Club Lions Building Lionels Bob Sobaski Lloyd Bottorff Arvin Reynolds Don Niece Brotherhood Veterans Hospital Iowa City Vets Hospital Lions Club Mabel Reighard Linby Ruth Reigh Alva McWilliams Thornberg Sandra Ritchie Minnesota Sam Ritchie Clarence Ferguson Allen Ritchie Danny Ritchie Des Moines Dale McWilliams Bill Anksorun Marshalltown Dwight Westercamp

Ainsworth Hostess Plans WWI Auxiliary Coffee

Mary O Connert of Ainsworth will host a World War I Auxiliary coffee at her home on Wednesday May 10 at 9 30 a.m. Cynthia McCall daughter of the William McCalls is among 24 University of Iowa coeds tapped for Mortar Board the national honor society for senior college women.

Mary O'Conner Ainsworth Cynthia McCall William McCalls University of Iowa

Delta Alpha Class Luncheon and Dean's List News

Twenty attended the Delta Alpha Class noon luncheon at the church with Rev and Mrs Smith and others. Rev Smith shared conference highlights. Mae Lamb and Mrs Burham read Mother's Day poems. Ann Gregory and David Gregory made Luther College Dean's List. A correction notes Francis Allbaugh moving back to Washington and his son Jim was misnamed as Jim Custer.

Delta Alpha M. O. Smith Tom Pace Kimberly Roger Booth Marsh Atkinson Smith Atlanta D. A Huber Jesus Man Everett Burham Ann Gregory David Gregory Luther College Decorah David W. Gregory Francis Allbaughs Washington Bob Jim Jim Custer Jim Allbaugh Betty Custer

Country Club Plans Mother's Day Dinner

The Washington Golf and Country Club will host a Mother's Day dinner on Sunday May 14 for members and guests. Service runs noon to 3 p.m. Mrs Mary Kerr will prepare the meal and reservations should be telephoned to the club house at 653 2080 by Friday evening.

Washington Golf and Country Club Mary Kerr

Marines Offer Two Year Enlistment Options In Area

Paul F. Surham US Marine Corps recruiter reports ample two year enlistment programs now available to area hopefuls.

Paul FE Surham Marine Corps

Social Calendar Highlights Entertaining Weekend Activities

Community groups list events from Saturday to Wednesday at venues like Masonic Temple YWCA and local churches. Includes Rainbow Girls installation, square dancing, luncheons, circles, and club meetings with speakers, desserts, and potluck notes.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Judy Bauer Ainsworth School Maurice Garmoe

Births Yesterday in Washington Area A Daughter for McGilvrey

On the record, Mr. and Mrs. Loren McGilvrey of Washington welcomed a daughter yesterday. Dismissals today include Henry Berdo of Washington, Mrs John Helmuth and son of Kalona, Mrs. Josephine Helscher of Harper, Mrs. Emma Barnett of Washington, and Mrs. Ralph Osborne of Wayland.

Loren McGilvrey Washington Henry Berdo John Helmuth Kalona Josephine Helscher Harper Emma Barnett Ralph Osborne Wayland

Old Styles Highlight Pekin Home Ec Show

The Pekin home economics class staged a style show titled Youve Come A Long Way Baby blending 1800s fashions with 1970s garb. Mrs. Louise Baca narrated as she received a yellow rose corsage. two wedding gowns and antique lingerie drew interest. A tribute honored Mrs Myrtle Gillum who has attended nearly every show. Deb Vittetoe won a chocolate cake door prize.

Richland Louise Baca Brenda Eckley Myrtle Gillum Deb Vittetoe Lyle Wolf Packwood

Riverview Alumni Noted With Military Service and Career

Miss Conrad, Riverview High School 1971 graduate, works as secretary for Insurance by Kirkland Inc. Mr. Gorski, also Riverview alumnus, served in the U S Marine Corps and is now employed by Air Comfort Inc.

Conrad Riverview High School Kirkland, Inc Gorski U.S. Marine Corps Air Comfort Inc

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